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August Positively Briefs

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Family Shelter Service receives grant from DuPage Community Foundation

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Family Shelter Service was one of 22 not-for-profit organizations in DuPage County to receive a grant from the 2014 Spring Community Needs Grant Cycle of The DuPage Community Foundation. The grant was awarded during a special breakfast on June 10 at the Glen Oak Country Club, with community leaders, Foundation trustees, benefactors and other stakeholders in attendance.

The grant will be used by Family Shelter Service to fund its group counseling program for individuals affected by domestic abuse. Group counseling programs serve to connect victims of domestic violence and their children to in-depth counseling services within a group of supportive peers. These programs help to ensure that all victims have access to services that will help them rebuild their lives and break the cycle of domestic violence for themselves, their families and future generations.

For more information about the DuPage Community Foundation, visit www.dcfdn.org. Information about Family Shelter Service can be found at www.familyshelterservice.org.

Edward Foundation Golf Outing sets records in attendance and fundraising

The Edward Foundation raised a record $365,000 at its 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament, up from $301,000 raised at the 2013 tournament. The Tournament was held July 21 at Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont. The Foundation is the charitable fundraising organization of Edward Hospital & Health Services. Going forward, the Foundation’s 24th annual gala, The Big Gig: Wonderland, will be held on Saturday, September 27 at the

Westin Lombard Yorktown Center. For more information about the fundraiser and/or to register, visit www.edward.org/biggig.

Since 1990, the Foundation has raised more than $35 million in its mission to support Edward’s community healthcare initiatives, centers of excellence like Edward Heart Hospital and Edward Cancer Center, and programs that make Edward unique, like the Ronald McDonald Family Room. To make a donation to or for more information about the Foundation, call (630) 527-3954 or visit www.edward.org/foundation.

Serendipity Shop seeks donations year-round

The Serendipity Resale Shop is a volunteer-run shop, located at 12 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville.

Donations of clean, gently-used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing of all sizes are welcome. Donors are asked not to include items that are stained or torn. The resale shop is in need of linens and home decorating items, such as lamps, dishes and clocks as well as household items, jewelry and collectibles.

Donations are accepted during regular hours. For information, call (630) 357-3610.

German language church service

Church services in the German language will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at 11:30AM on Sun., Aug. 3.

The service will be led by Pastor Egon Gerdes, and all are welcome to attend. St. John UCC is located at 1190 Olesen Drive. German services are held on the first Sunday of every month and will continue on Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. For more info call (630) 355-5208.

ALERT! Beware of scammers

Beware of phone, e-mail and Internet scams. Never, never give your password, credit card number or social security number to an unknown caller over the telephone or via e-mail. No matter how convincing a professional scammer might seem, never give any personal information to someone you don’t know at any time.

Reports of scammers with official-sounding “Naperville” business names are growing. To be safe, say “NO!” to all suspicious-sounding solicitors. Say “Naperville is a scam-free community.”
If an individual calls or comes to your door from any company attempting to represent the NPD or the city, contact (630) 420-6142.

Climb the Carillon

The Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower is open for the 2014 season. Visitors can climb 253 steps to the top of the 160-foot tower and enjoy spectacular views while learning about the workings of the Carillon and its history.

Hours are 10AM to 4PM on Saturdays and from noon to 6PM on Sundays, with Friday hours 10AM to 4PM through August 15. For more information, visit www.naperville-carillon.org.

August 10 is Veterans Day at the Cavalcade of Homes

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The Cavalcade of Homes in the Ashwood Park North Subdivision (just off 248th St.) will be hostng a Military and Veterans Day from 10AM to 9PM on Sun. Aug. 10. Presented by the Northern Illinois Homebuilders Association, the Cavalcade features 6 homes with a diverse selection of well appointed, custom two-story floor plans. Military and Veterans Day will feature many armed forces themed exhibitors, activities and entertainment. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.cavalcadeofhomes.com.

Chili Kickoff Cookoff for Make-A-Wish is set for Sept. 21

The Chili Kickoff Cookoff For Make-A-Wish is back for its second year, and this time, it’s looking to run up the score. The football-themed charity event that features a chili competition, live music, a silent auction and raffle prizes will be held Sept. 21, from noon to 5PM at Nevin’s Brewing Company, 12337 South Rt. 59, in Plainfield.

The Kickoff Cookoff will feature the best chili creations of chefs from local restaurants, as well as from skilled home cooks. Elliott Bambrough, co-host of WGN’s “Chicago’s Best,” will serve as the event’s master of ceremonies.

Make-A-Wish grants wishes for kids with life-threatening medical conditions for one reason: They make life better. That guiding principle has rallied people all over the United States to grant a life-changing wish every 38 minutes. Make-A-Wish Illinois recently granted its 12,000th wish.

For a full list of participating restaurants and judges, to purchase tickets for the event, to make a donation or to read about all the wishes the Schnells have helped grant, visit www.chilikickoffcookoff.com. To learn more about Make-A-Wish Illinois, visit www.illinois.wish.org.

Park District to hold open house on capital budget

As part of its annual budget process, the Naperville Park District invites the public to comment on capital improvements proposed throughout the district for 2015. A community open house will be held on Thursday, August 14 from 5:30 to 7PM in the lobby of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org.

ESLP offers free GED and career training

The Early School Leaver Program (ESLP) is a unique program offering free GED preparation, workplace skill-building, and specific career training for DuPage residents aged 17-21. The Early School Leaver program is funded by the Workforce Development Division of DuPage County (Workforce Investment Act). For more information or to register, call (630) 691-7577.

Visit Veterans, play Bingo

Every month from September to June on the second Tuesday, a motorcoach departs at 6:15PM from the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and American Legion Post 43, 908 W. Jackson Ave. with folks eager to spread good cheer to veterans receiving treatment at Hines VA Hospital in Maywood.

The public is welcome to help fill the motorcoach again on Tues., Sept. 9.

For more information about visiting Hines V. A. Hospital, call organizer John Shaw at (630) 961-3479, Mike Barbour at (630) 240-1645 or Jan Barbour at (630) 247-9007.

Run for Veterans

NRFOVLogowebRun on behalf of Naperville Responds for Our Veterans in the Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon Sun., Nov. 9.

As part of the Marathon Charity Partner Program, runners will receive additional race amenities including pre-race stretching, post-race stretching and massage and gear valet check. In addition, NRFOV will host a special pre-race dinner the night before.

Naperville Responds for Our Veterans assists Veterans and their families in need by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and coordinates the process of repairing, building and donating homes.

For more info and to donate, visit www.nrfov.org/marathon.

Naperville Ale Fest draws nearly 5,000 patrons

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Some 4800 craft beer enthusiasts strolled the grounds of Naper Settlement at the second annual Naperville Ale Fest on Saturday, July 19, enjoying craft beers from 100 brewers, munching on gourmet grilled cheese, curry and pizza and burgers, discovering a variety of hard ciders and enjoying the music of Dirty Ernie. They came from all over Chicagoland, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri and as far away as California and Georgia.
“I think we’ve managed to maintain the small-town, community festival appeal despite growing this year,” said organizer Josh Seago or Lou Dog Events. Attendance was up 20 percent over last year. For more info, visit www.napervillealefest.com.

NCC ends summer musical season with ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

North Central College’s Summer Music Theatre presents the rock ‘n’ roll-era musical “Bye Bye Birdie” in August and features actors from the community. Six performances will be staged at 7:30PM Aug. 1-2, 8-9 and at 2PM Aug. 3 and 10 in North Central’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $18/adults and $12/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Mayor’s Golf Outing is August 25

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The 34th Annual Mayor’s Golf Outing is set for Mon., Aug. 25, at White Eagle Golf Club. Shotgun starts at 1PM with scramble format.

The cost is $225 per golfer in 4-person teams, registered in advance. A selection of Naperville’s fine restaurants will serve Cuisine on the Green, a dinner-only option at $60 per person.

This year’s committee is comprised of R.J. Bartels, Sandy Benson, Barb Brauer, Kathleen Hausmann, Cindy Kepner, Leanne Meyer-Smith, Reba Osborne, Brian Palm, John Philipchuck, Dawn Portner, A. George Pradel, Kirstin Samp, Alison Segebarth, Karen Sharpe, Lisa Snow and Emy Trotz.

The Mayor’s selected beneficiaries for 2014 include 360 Youth Services, Almost Home Kids, DuPage Children’s Museum, Edward Foundation Kids Care, Little Friends, Naperville Junior Woman’s Club Safety Town, Our Children’s Homestead, Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation and YMCA of Naperville.

Dommermuth, Cobine, West, Gensler, Philipchuck, Corrigan & Bernhard, Ltd., now located at 111 E. Jefferson Ave., is handling phone reservations. For information and reservations, call (630) 420-6018 or visit www.mayorsgolfouting.org.

Recycle your fridge

The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) is aiming to take residents’ secondary refrigerators with the Recycle My Fridge program. Residents served by an IMEA-member utility can get rid of an old refrigerator or freezer, free of charge, and receive a $35 prepaid card for doing so by calling (877) 341-2313 or by visiting www.RecycleMyFridge.org.

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